Winter Storm Warnings Prompt School Delays Across Ocean and Monmouth Counties

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A winter storm is expected to bring up to eight inches of snow to Ocean County and four inches to Monmouth County, prompting numerous school districts to announce delayed openings on Wednesday.

The Asbury Park School District, Barnegat Township School District, and Brick Township School District are all operating on a two-hour delayed schedule. In addition, the B.E.S.T. AM Before Care Program has been canceled.

Many districts, including the Central Regional School District in Berkeley and the Freehold Regional High School District, are operating with 90-minute delays. The Freehold Township School District will operate on a two-hour delayed opening, and bus pickups will also be postponed by 90 minutes.

“We will monitor weather conditions overnight to determine if any further action is necessary in the morning,” said a spokesperson for the Brick Township School District.

The Ocean County College main campus in Toms River, along with its Stafford satellite campus, will be closed on Wednesday, with classes held remotely. To ensure public safety, the Ocean County Courthouse will also be closed for in-person matters.

Several school districts are following suit, with the Neptune City School District, Keansburg School District, and Long Branch public schools all operating on a two-hour delay. The Little Egg Harbor School District will also operate on a similar schedule, monitoring overnight conditions closely.

Other institutions, like Monmouth County’s community college and the Hazlet school system, have made similar adjustments, delaying start times for classes and services. The community college has delayed the start of classes until 11 a.m., with all sessions before that time canceled.

Schools in the Tinton Falls School District and Upper Freehold Regional district will operate on two-hour delays, with specific measures announced to keep families informed about any changes.

“We will continue to monitor the weather and notify the community by 6 a.m.” stated a representative from Tinton Falls.

Throughout the region, parents are advised to check for updates as the situation develops. Each district is prepared to respond based on real-time weather conditions, ensuring student safety remains the priority.